Parenting Children - September 24, 2012

Day 41 - Symptoms of Unhealthy Control

I. Micro-managing our children's lives
• helicopter parenting - hovering over our children
• children don't learn how to think for themselves

2. Being over-competitive for our children
• puts undue pressure on children

3. Overscheduling our children's lives
• can be caused by fear that our children will be left out or left behind

4. Overprotecting and rescuing our children
• leads to children not taking responsibility or learning from their mistakes
• allow children to take increasing responsibility for themselves
• pass on information and values to give them a moral framework to live by
• Helping children make good choices

Question:
Complete the attached worksheet.

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

Study Guide

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Home is a place for fun!

  • As parents we may need to lighten up
  • Teenagers want to be where the fun is
  • Can they bring friends home? Consider creating some teenager-friendly space in your house
  • Have relaxed family meal times
  • Laugh together
  • The value of family vacations

What changes would you like to make to your family’s home life, to make sure you can have fun together?